GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
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retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
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